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what is the virginia plan?
a plan written by george washington that wanted equality in congress
a plan written by thomas jefferson that wanted everyone to live in virgina
a plan stating the state of virginia is the most important state in the us
a plan written by james madison that wanted 2 houses in congress
2
What is marbury vs madison?
the supreme court case that established segregation
the supreme court case that reminded people of their 1st ammendment rights
the supreme court case that established judicial review
the supreme court case that changed the way the legislative branch works
3
When is the next presidential election?
2023
2024
2026
2022
4
This cabinet member is the chief legal officer of the United States
Secretary of State
Secretary of Labor
Attorney General
Attorney of State
5
Who is the jury in the case of impeachment?
Senate
House of Representatives
Supreme Court
Department of Justice
6
What is the bill of rights?
the bill that is given at the end of a meal
the first 5 amendments to the constitution
the first 10 amendments to the constitution
The first 20 amendments to the consitution
7
Which cabinet member deals with foreign affairs?
Secretary of Health and Human Services
Secretary of Defense
Secretary of the Interior
Secretary of State
8
after committee, where does the bill go?
to the other chamber for approval
to the supreme court
to the president
for a vote
9
How long is a term for a senator ?
2 years
6 years
10 years
4 years
10
what is federalism?
the role the federal government plays in education
the sharing of power between the federal and state governments
the seperation between church and state
how the consitution is the law for the federal government
11
after the bill is passed in one chamber where does it go?
no where, it dies
to the president's desk to be signed
to the supreme court to check for consitutionality
to the other chamber, where the process starts all over again
12
What is NOT a qualification for a senator?
30 years old
citizen for 9 years
need a law degree
resident of the state they represent
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Who votes for a senator
the people in their district
no one votes for them they are appointed
the people in the state they represent
The entire country
14
Who is known as the "father of the constitution"?
Thomas Jefferson
James Madison
Alexander Hamilton
George Washington
15
what is the primary function of the judicial branch?
to obey the president
To enforce the laws
the make the laws
to interpret the laws and establish justice
16
what is the elastic clause?
A law banning rubber bands in congress
a clause in the constitution that forces a strict interpretation of the law
the clause that says if santa dies, whoever is present is the new santa
a clause in the constitution that allows laws to change with the times
17
Who is the judge in the trial for impeachment?
The Senate Majority leader
The Chief Justice of the supreme court
The speaker of the house
The vice president
18
How many electoral college votes must a candidate get in order to win?
270
275
300
184
19
This cabinet member ensures worker's safety and wages.
The department of the Interior
The department of Education
The department of Commerce
The Department of Labor
20
This cabinet member deals with the nations finances including coining money.
Secretary of Housing and Urban Development
Secretary of Commerce
Secretary of the Treasury
Secretary of Energy
21
After a bill gets introduced to the senate or house, where does it go?
to the other chamber
to the president
to the supreme court
to committee
22
How is a president elected?
The Electoral College
The Electric College
The popular vote
The unpopular vote
23
This cabinet member deals with farming practices.
The secretary of the interior
The secretary of agriculture
The secretary of health and human services
The secretary of transportation
24
What is the Presidents Cabinet?
A group of people who adise the president on different areas
A new pop group
a group of the President's best friends
the people who adise the president about what's going on in congress
25
This cabinet member is in charge of all of the countries natural resources and national parks.
The secretary of health and human services
The secretary of the interior
The secretary of agriculture
The secretary of defense
26
Who brings forward articles of impeachment?
The House of Representatives
The Supreme Court
The Senate
The District Courts
27
How many Cabinet postitions are there?
10
13
15
12
28
after the bill gets passed in both chambers, where does it go?
to the president's desk
to the vice president's desk to look over
to the supreme court
to the attorney general
29
Who said "give me liberty or give me death!"?
John Adams
Patrick Henry
Paul Revere
Thomas Jefferson
30
when was the declaration of independence signed?
1773
1776
1778
1777
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How old must you be to run for President?
40
30
45
35
32
What is popular sovereignty ?
when the popular person gets picked for president
when a monarchy is a constitutional monarchy
When the popular vote picks the president
when the government is for the people by the people
33
Which of the following is
NOT
an example of a check of power.
when the supreme court declares a law unconstitutional
when the vice president goes to a summit for climate change
When the president vetos a law
when the senate approves a supreme court justice
34
what do the stars on the us flag represent?
the states
supreme court cases
battles in the American Revolution
the members of congress
35
which of the following is NOT an exaple of an unailienable right?
persuit of happiness
life
liberty
education
36
How long is a Presidents term?
4 years
forever
8 years
6 years
37
What is a pocket veto?
When the senate refuses to send the bill to the president
When the president pulls a veto out of his pocket
when a veto happens after 10 days of inaction
When the speaker of the house yells "POCKET"
38
How many total electoral college votes are there?
538
600
535
400
39
What do the stripes on the flag represent?
the branches of government
US presidents
battles of the American Revolution
the 13 colonies
40
Which cabinet member deals with threats of terrorism?
Attorney General
Secretary of Homeland Security
Secretary of the Interior
Secretary of Defense
41
Was slavery outlawed in the original constitution?
No
Yes
42
which state was
NOT
a part of the original 13 colonies?
New York
Pennsylvania
Vermont
North Carolina
43
How many justices are on the supreme court
6
9
7
8
44
what are the articles of confederation?
when alexander hamilton wrote a bunch of essays
just some thing that wasn't super cool
the first attempt at a government, a written document that was a failure
when the southern states left the united states
45
In the process of lawmaking, where can a bill start
the house of representatives
in the supreme court
Both the house and the senate
the senate
46
How long is the term for a member of the house?
2 years
6 years
10 years
4 years
47
How does someone get on the supreme court?
They are appointed by the president, then confirmed by the senate
appointed by the president, confirmed by the attorney general
they apply, and a system of checks and balances figures it out
appointed by the senate, confirmed by the president
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How long must you be a citizen in order to run for president?
forever
You don't have to be a citizen
7 years
14 years
